Trendopoly — March 14, 2007 — Tech
References: drinkstuff & ubergizmo
The remote control Sharp Shootin' channel changer gun lets you take aim at good television programming. If you don't like what's on just aim and shoot until you find something you like. This remote control comes complete with a sheriffi's badge and will work with most tvs.
Implications - If an ordinary remote control just doesn't seem cool enough for you, why not reach over for this technological revolver? If you are a city slicker that has always had a thing for old westerns and have dreamed of being a gun-slinging cowboy, now's your chance... kind of. You can enforce your TV preferences on any outlaws (maybe in-laws?) that you find in your house.
Implications - If an ordinary remote control just doesn't seem cool enough for you, why not reach over for this technological revolver? If you are a city slicker that has always had a thing for old westerns and have dreamed of being a gun-slinging cowboy, now's your chance... kind of. You can enforce your TV preferences on any outlaws (maybe in-laws?) that you find in your house.
Trend Themes
1. Interactive Remote Controls - Developing remote controls with unique and interactive features such as a gun-shaped remote will add a fun and immersive experience to TV watching.
2. Novelty Home Gadgets - Creating fun and unique home gadgets such as the Sharp Shootin' channel changer will attract consumers seeking novelty and entertainment in their daily lives.
3. Retro-inspired Technology - Designing technology with a retro concept such as a sheriff badge on a remote control can evoke nostalgia and appeal to consumers who enjoy vintage aesthetics.
Industry Implications
1. Television Industry - Collaborating with gadget manufacturers to develop interactive and novelty remote controls will enhance customer engagement and improve the overall TV experience.
2. Consumer Electronics Industry - As consumers look for fun and unique gadgets to add to their homes, there is an opportunity for companies to make creative and innovative products that tap into this market.
3. Toy Industry - Manufacturing novelty gadgets like the Sharp Shootin' channel changer that appeal to adults can expand the target demographic of the toy industry and offer a new market for growth.
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